Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing · Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Witmer Furniture, LLC, 200 S 11th St, ABBOTSFORD, WISCONSIN 54405
on — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified, affecting the Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s).
Final narrative
On April 17, 2025, at 3:20 p.m., an employee was cleaning a drawer machine by blowing down the machine with air. His left hand was struck by the rotary blade on the machine, resulting in amputation to the index fingertip. The machine was guarded at the time.
Amputation Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) Other metal, wood, and special material machinery n.e.c.
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